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Flash Flood Warning — Buncombe County, NC, Henderson County, NC, Rutherford County, NC
Flash Flood Warning
Issued
9:08 PM CDT · Sat, Oct 10 2026
Expires
3:15 AM CDT · Sun, Oct 11 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KGSP

Affected Areas

Buncombe County, NC Henderson County, NC Rutherford County, NC

Official Bulletin

084

WGUS52 KGSP 110208

FFWGSP

NCC021-089-161-110815-

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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED

Flash Flood Warning

National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC

1008 PM EDT Sat Oct 10 2026

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...

  Southeastern Buncombe County in western North Carolina...

  Northeastern Henderson County in western North Carolina...

  Northwestern Rutherford County in western North Carolina...

* Until 415 AM EDT Sunday.

* At 1008 PM EDT, Rounds of torrential rainfall have impacted the

  upper Broad/Rocky Broad River watershed, including over Lake Lure.

  Storm-total rainfall of the 3-4 inches have fallen over the past 12

  hours prior to this torrential rainfall, but another 1-2 inches of

  rain have fallen over the past couple of hours.  This rainfall over

  saturated soils is causing more significant rises to develop along

  the Rocky Broad River and associated tributaries.  The streamgauge

  on the Rocky Broad River near Bat Cave has just exceeded Minor

  Flood Stage of 7.5 feet and is expected to continue to rise to

  8-8.5 feet before slowing or cresting.  High flows along the Rocky

  Broad River into Chimney Rock will result in flooding of US 64/74

  (Main St) near Dogwood RV Park.  Additional areas of Minor flooding

  are expected to develop over the next 1-2 hours.  Please obey all

  barricades and heed all evacuation orders from local Emergency

  Management officials.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Expect flash flooding of low-lying areas near streams,

           including  parks, trails, low-water crossings, boat-

           access areas, and  campgrounds.  Low-lying roadways are

           likely to be flooded.  An  isolated landslide or two

           cannot be ruled out.

* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...

  Lake Lure, Chimney Rock Village, Chimney Rock State Park, Bat Cave,

  Gerton, and Shingle Hollow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the

dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

The additional heavy rain will increase the risk of landslides and

debris flows, especially in areas where landslides have occurred in

the past. Be especially alert if you live near a stream, particularly

at the base of a mountain or in a cove. Watch for signs that a

landslide may be imminent, including loose-moving soil and rocks or a

sudden increase in streamflow. Stay indoors and do NOT go outside to

investigate. Escape vertically inside your home by moving upstairs or

getting on top of counters to avoid being swept away.

&&

LAT...LON 3548 8237 3559 8229 3556 8225 3555 8221

      3552 8215 3554 8206 3546 8207 3538 8211

      3540 8213 3541 8216 3541 8217 3540 8218

      3540 8221 3539 8222 3540 8224 3540 8225

      3539 8226 3540 8234

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

JMP